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The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Hound of the Baskervilles This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook. Title: The Hound of the Baskervilles Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Release date: October 1, 2001 [eBook #2852] Most recently updated: August 4, 2025 Language: English Other information and formats: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2852 Credits: Shreevatsa R, and David Widger *** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES *** THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes by A. Conan Doyle My dear Robinson, It was to your account of a West-Country legend that this tale owes its inception. For this and for your help in the details all thanks. Yours most truly, A. Conan Doyle. Hindhead, Haslemere. Contents